Attached files
file | filename |
---|---|
8-K - FORM 8-K - ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ | c05143e8vk.htm |
EX-99.2 - EXHIBIT 99.2 - ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ | c05143exv99w2.htm |
EX-99.4 - EXHIBIT 99.4 - ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ | c05143exv99w4.htm |
EX-99.3 - EXHIBIT 99.3 - ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO /DE/ | c05143exv99w3.htm |
Exhibit 99.1
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $0.175
New Albany, Ohio, August 17, 2010: Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) today reported unaudited
results which reflected net income of $19.5 million and net income per diluted share of $0.22 for
the thirteen weeks ended July 31, 2010, compared to a net loss of $26.7 million and a net loss per
basic and diluted share of $0.30 for the thirteen weeks ended August 1, 2009. Net income for the
thirteen weeks ended July 31, 2010 included a non-cash asset impairment charge associated with
expected store closures of $0.02 per diluted share. Net loss for the thirteen weeks ended August
1, 2009 included a net loss per basic and diluted share of $0.21 from discontinued operations.
Second Quarter Sales Highlights
| Total Company net sales, including direct-to-consumer net sales, increased 17% to $745.8 million | ||
| Total Company domestic net sales, including direct-to-consumer net sales, increased 8% to $612.6 million | ||
| Total Company international net sales, including direct-to-consumer net sales, increased 85% to $133.2 million | ||
| Comparable store sales increased 5% | ||
| Total Company direct-to-consumer net merchandise sales increased 50% to $69.0 million | ||
| Abercrombie & Fitch net sales of $335.6 million; Abercrombie & Fitch comparable store sales increased 8% | ||
| abercrombie kids net sales of $79.1 million; abercrombie kids comparable store sales increased 3% | ||
| Hollister Co. net sales of $322.2 million; Hollister Co. comparable store sales increased 2% |
Mike Jeffries, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Abercrombie & Fitch Co., said:
We are pleased with the progress we are making as we pursue our strategy of leveraging the
international appeal of our iconic brands to build a highly profitable, sustainable, global
business. We achieved growth both domestically and internationally during the quarter. We are
gaining traction and are very excited by what we see ahead of us.
Second Quarter Financial Results
Net sales for the thirteen weeks ended July 31, 2010 increased 17% to $745.8 million from $637.2
million for the thirteen weeks ended August 1, 2009. Total Company direct-to-consumer net
merchandise sales increased 50% to $69.0 million for the thirteen week period ended July 31, 2010.
Total Company second quarter comparable store sales increased 5%.
The gross profit rate for the second quarter was 65.1%, 150 basis points lower than last years
second quarter gross profit rate. The decrease in gross profit rate was primarily driven by a 15%
decrease in average unit retail.
Stores and distribution expense, as a percentage of net sales, decreased to 48.9% from 52.1% for
the second quarter. For the thirteen weeks ended July 31, 2010, stores and distribution expense
included a non-cash pre-tax asset impairment charge associated with expected store closures of $2.2
million, or 0.3% of net sales. The decrease in the stores and distribution expense rate was
primarily driven by lower store occupancy costs as a percentage of net sales.
Marketing, general and administrative expense for the second quarter was $95.2 million, a 10%
increase compared to $86.7 million during the same period last year. The increase in marketing,
general and administrative expense was primarily due to increases in compensation and benefits,
including incentive and equity compensation, partially offset by a reduction in net legal and
outside service expense.
The effective tax rate for continuing operations for the thirteen weeks ended July 31, 2010 was
27.2% as compared to 176.8% for the prior year comparable period. The second quarter 2010 rate was
favorably impacted by provision-to-return adjustments for certain jurisdictions and the resolution
of open tax matters. The second quarter 2009 rate was adversely impacted by a true up of the
estimated annual effective tax rate as calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles.
The Company ended the second quarter of Fiscal 2010 with $613.6 million in cash and cash
equivalents, borrowings under the credit agreement of $53.2 million and outstanding letters of
credit of $24.4 million compared to $366.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, borrowings under
the credit agreement of $36.7 million and outstanding letters of credit of $42.9 million at the
comparable point last year.
2010 Outlook
In Fiscal 2010, the Company continues to expect to open Abercrombie & Fitch flagship stores in
Copenhagen, Denmark and Fukuoka, Japan and a Hollister Epic store on Fifth Avenue in New York.
The Company now expects to open approximately 20 international mall-based Hollister stores in
Fiscal 2010, a reduction from the prior estimate of approximately 25 stores. The Company has
confirmed plans to open one Abercrombie & Fitch store in Canada and its first international Gilly
Hicks store in the United Kingdom in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2010.
Domestically, the Company expects to open three Abercrombie & Fitch stores, including its first
store in Puerto Rico, three abercrombie kids stores, three Hollister stores, two Gilly Hicks stores
and five outlet stores.
The Company now expects total capital expenditures to be approximately $200 million, including
approximately $160 million related to new stores, store refreshes and remodels, and approximately
$40 million related to information technology, distribution center and other home office projects.
The Company expects to close approximately 60 domestic stores over the course of Fiscal 2010,
predominantly at the end of the year. The majority of these closures will be by way of natural
lease expirations. In addition, there are a number of stores where buy-outs or other closures
prior to lease expiration are expected. Associated with these closures, the Company incurred a
non-cash, pre-tax asset impairment charge of $2.2 million, included in stores and distribution
expense, for the thirteen weeks ended July 31, 2010.
A summary of store openings and closings for the thirteen and twenty-six week periods ended July
31, 2010 is included with the financial statement schedules following this release.
Other Developments
The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.175 per share on the Class A Common
Stock of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. payable on September 14, 2010 to shareholders of record at the
close of business on August 27, 2010.
An investor presentation of second quarter results will be available in the Investors section of
the Companys website at www.abercrombie.com at approximately 8:00 AM, Eastern Time, today.
At the end of July Fiscal 2010, the Company operated a total of 1,098 stores. The Company operated
339 Abercrombie & Fitch stores, 202 abercrombie kids stores, 509 Hollister Co. stores and 17 Gilly
Hicks stores domestically. The Company also operated six Abercrombie & Fitch stores, four
abercrombie kids stores and 21 Hollister Co. stores internationally. The Company operates
e-commerce websites at www.abercrombie.com, www.abercrombiekids.com, www.hollisterco.com and
www.gillyhicks.com.
Today at 8:30 AM, Eastern Time, the Company will conduct a conference call. Management will
discuss the Companys performance and its plans for the future and will accept questions from
participants. To listen to the live conference call, dial (888) 211-4434 or internationally at
(913) 312-0711. To listen via the Internet, go to www.abercrombie.com, select the Investors page
and scroll through the Calendar of Events. Replays of the call will be available shortly after its
completion. The audio replay can be accessed for two weeks following the reporting date by calling
(888) 203-1112 or internationally at (719) 457-0820 followed by the conference ID number 4865283;
or for 12 months by visiting the Companys website at www.abercrombie.com.
# # # #
For further information, call: | Eric Cerny Manager, Investor Relations (614) 283-6385 |
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
A&F cautions that any forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995) contained in this Press Release or made by management of A&F involve
risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various important factors, many of which
may be beyond the Companys control. Words such as estimate, project, plan, believe,
expect, anticipate, intend, and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements.
The following factors, in addition to those included in the disclosure under the heading
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND RISK FACTORS in ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS of A&Fs Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2010, in some cases have affected and in the future
could affect the Companys financial performance and could cause actual results for the 2010 fiscal
year and beyond to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any of the forward-looking
statements included in this Press Release or otherwise made by management: general economic and
financial conditions could have a material adverse effect on the Companys business, results of
operations and liquidity; loss of the services of skilled senior executive officers could have a
material adverse effect on the Companys business; ability to hire, train and retain qualified
associates could have a material adverse effect on the Companys business; equity-based
compensation awarded under the employment agreement with the Companys Chief Executive Officer
could adversely impact the Companys cash flows, financial position or results of operations and
could have a dilutive effect on the Companys outstanding Common Stock; failure to anticipate,
identify and respond to changing consumer preferences and fashion trends in a timely manner could
cause the Companys profitability to decline; unseasonable weather conditions affecting consumer
preferences could have a material adverse effect on the Companys business; disruptive weather
conditions affecting the consumers ability to shop could have a material adverse effect on the
Companys business; the Companys market share may be adversely impacted at any time by a
significant number of competitors; the Companys international expansion plan is dependent on many
factors, any of which could delay or prevent successful penetration into new markets and strain its
resources; the Companys growth strategy relies on the addition of new stores, which may strain the
Companys resources and adversely impact current store performance; the Company may incur costs
related to store closures; availability and market prices of key raw materials could have a
material adverse effect on the Companys business and results of operations; the interruption of
the flow of merchandise from key vendors and international manufacturers could disrupt the
Companys supply chain; the Company does not own or operate any manufacturing facilities and
therefore depends upon independent third parties for the manufacture of all its merchandise; the
Companys reliance on two distribution centers domestically located in the same vicinity, and one
distribution center internationally, makes it susceptible to disruptions or adverse conditions
affecting its distribution centers; the Companys reliance on third parties to deliver merchandise
from its distribution centers to its stores and direct-to-consumer customers could result in
disruptions to its business; the Companys development of new brand concepts could have a material
adverse effect on the Companys financial condition or results of operations; fluctuations in
foreign currency exchange rates could adversely impact financial results; the Companys net sales
and inventory levels fluctuate on a
seasonal basis, causing its results of operations to be particularly susceptible to changes to
back-to-school and holiday shopping patterns; the Companys ability to attract customers to its
stores depends heavily on the success of the shopping centers in which they are located; comparable
store sales will continue to fluctuate on a regular basis; the Companys net sales are affected by
direct-to-consumer sales; the Company may be exposed to risks and costs associated with credit card
fraud and identity theft; the Companys litigation exposure could exceed expectations, having a
material adverse effect on the Companys financial condition or results of operations; the
Companys failure to adequately protect its trademarks could have a negative impact on its brand
image and limit its ability to penetrate new markets; the Companys unsecured credit agreement
includes financial and other covenants that impose restrictions on its financial and business
operations; changes in taxation requirements could adversely impact financial results; the
Companys inability to obtain commercial insurance at acceptable prices or failure to adequately
reserve for self-insured exposures might increase expense and adversely impact financial results;
modifications and/or upgrades to information technology systems may disrupt operations; the Company
could suffer if the Companys computer systems are disrupted or cease to operate effectively;
effects of political and economic events and conditions domestically, and in foreign jurisdictions
in which the Company operates, including, but not limited to, acts of terrorism or war could have a
material adverse effect on the Companys business; potential disruption of the Companys business
due to the occurrence of, or fear of, a health pandemic could have a material adverse effect on the
Companys business; changes in the regulatory or compliance landscape could adversely effect the
Companys business or results of operations; and the Companys operations may be effected by
greenhouse emissions and climate change.
# # # #
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
Thirteen Weeks Ended July 31, 2010 and Thirteen Weeks Ended August 1, 2009
(in thousands, except per share data)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
Thirteen Weeks Ended July 31, 2010 and Thirteen Weeks Ended August 1, 2009
(in thousands, except per share data)
ACTUAL | ACTUAL | |||||||||||||||
2010 | % of Net Sales | 2009 | % of Net Sales | |||||||||||||
Net Sales |
$ | 745,798 | 100.0 | % | $ | 637,221 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||
Cost of Goods Sold |
260,450 | 34.9 | % | 212,706 | 33.4 | % | ||||||||||
Gross Profit |
485,348 | 65.1 | % | 424,516 | 66.6 | % | ||||||||||
Total Stores and Distribution Expense |
364,482 | 48.9 | % | 332,296 | 52.1 | % | ||||||||||
Total Marketing, General and Administrative Expense |
95,206 | 12.8 | % | 86,666 | 13.6 | % | ||||||||||
Other Operating Income, Net |
(1,900 | ) | -0.3 | % | (3,333 | ) | -0.5 | % | ||||||||
Operating Income |
27,560 | 3.7 | % | 8,887 | 1.4 | % | ||||||||||
Interest Expense (Income), Net |
807 | 0.1 | % | (1,779 | ) | -0.3 | % | |||||||||
Income from Continuing Operation Before Taxes |
26,753 | 3.6 | % | 10,665 | 1.7 | % | ||||||||||
Tax Expense for Continuing Operations |
7,274 | 1.0 | % | 18,856 | 3.0 | % | ||||||||||
Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations |
19,479 | 2.6 | % | (8,191 | ) | -1.3 | % | |||||||||
Net Loss from Discontinued Operations (net of taxes) |
| 0.0 | % | (18,557 | ) | -2.9 | % | |||||||||
Net Income (Loss) |
$ | 19,479 | 2.6 | % | $ | (26,747 | ) | -4.2 | % | |||||||
Net Income (Loss) Per Share from Continuing Operations: |
||||||||||||||||
Basic |
$ | 0.22 | $ | (0.09 | ) | |||||||||||
Diluted |
$ | 0.22 | $ | (0.09 | ) | |||||||||||
Net Loss Per Share from Discontinued Operations: |
||||||||||||||||
Basic |
$ | | $ | (0.21 | ) | |||||||||||
Diluted |
$ | | $ | (0.21 | ) | |||||||||||
Net Income (Loss) Per Share: |
||||||||||||||||
Basic |
$ | 0.22 | $ | (0.30 | ) | |||||||||||
Diluted |
$ | 0.22 | $ | (0.30 | ) | |||||||||||
Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding: |
||||||||||||||||
Basic |
88,220 | 87,878 | ||||||||||||||
Diluted |
89,386 | 87,878 |
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended July 31, 2010 and Twenty-Six Weeks Ended August 1, 2009
(in thousands, except per share data)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended July 31, 2010 and Twenty-Six Weeks Ended August 1, 2009
(in thousands, except per share data)
ACTUAL | ACTUAL | |||||||||||||||
2010 | % of Net Sales | 2009 | % of Net Sales | |||||||||||||
Net Sales |
$ | 1,433,602 | 100.0 | % | $ | 1,238,951 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||
Cost of Goods Sold |
516,838 | 36.1 | % | 432,982 | 34.9 | % | ||||||||||
Gross Profit |
916,764 | 63.9 | % | 805,969 | 65.1 | % | ||||||||||
Total Stores and Distribution Expense |
718,892 | 50.1 | % | 662,606 | 53.5 | % | ||||||||||
Total Marketing, General and Administrative Expense |
191,838 | 13.4 | % | 173,011 | 14.0 | % | ||||||||||
Other Operating Income, Net |
(2,814 | ) | -0.2 | % | (4,657 | ) | -0.4 | % | ||||||||
Operating Income (Loss) |
8,848 | 0.6 | % | (24,991 | ) | -2.0 | % | |||||||||
Interest Expense (Income), Net |
1,632 | 0.1 | % | (3,153 | ) | -0.3 | % | |||||||||
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operation Before Taxes |
7,216 | 0.5 | % | (21,839 | ) | -1.8 | % | |||||||||
Tax (Benefit) Expense for Continuing Operations |
(435 | ) | 0.0 | % | 9,456 | 0.8 | % | |||||||||
Net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations |
7,651 | 0.5 | % | (31,295 | ) | -2.5 | % | |||||||||
Net Loss from Discontinued Operations (net of taxes) |
| 0.0 | % | (54,692 | ) | -4.4 | % | |||||||||
Net Income (Loss) |
$ | 7,651 | 0.5 | % | $ | (85,986 | ) | -6.9 | % | |||||||
Net Income (Loss) Per Share from Continuing Operations: |
||||||||||||||||
Basic |
$ | 0.09 | $ | (0.36 | ) | |||||||||||
Diluted |
$ | 0.09 | $ | (0.36 | ) | |||||||||||
Net Loss Per Share from Discontinued Operations: |
||||||||||||||||
Basic |
$ | | $ | (0.62 | ) | |||||||||||
Diluted |
$ | | $ | (0.62 | ) | |||||||||||
Net Income (Loss) Per Share: |
||||||||||||||||
Basic |
$ | 0.09 | $ | (0.98 | ) | |||||||||||
Diluted |
$ | 0.09 | $ | (0.98 | ) | |||||||||||
Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding: |
||||||||||||||||
Basic |
88,157 | 87,788 | ||||||||||||||
Diluted |
89,561 | 87,788 |
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
July 31, 2010 | January 30, 2010 | |||||||
ASSETS |
||||||||
Current Assets |
||||||||
Cash and Equivalents |
$ | 613,633 | $ | 680,113 | ||||
Marketable Securities |
| 32,356 | ||||||
Receivables |
83,777 | 90,865 | ||||||
Inventories |
480,128 | 310,645 | ||||||
Deferred Income Taxes |
56,025 | 44,570 | ||||||
Other Current Assets |
85,083 | 77,297 | ||||||
Total Current Assets |
1,318,646 | 1,235,846 | ||||||
Property and Equipment, Net |
1,204,349 | 1,244,019 | ||||||
Non-Current Marketable Securities |
127,536 | 141,794 | ||||||
Other Assets |
206,332 | 200,207 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS |
$ | 2,856,863 | $ | 2,821,866 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
||||||||
Current Liabilities |
||||||||
Accounts Payable and Outstanding Checks |
$ | 205,025 | $ | 150,134 | ||||
Accrued Expenses |
238,425 | 246,289 | ||||||
Deferred Lease Credits |
43,361 | 43,597 | ||||||
Income Taxes Payable |
31,229 | 9,352 | ||||||
Total Current Liabilities |
518,040 | 449,372 | ||||||
Long-Term Liabilities |
||||||||
Deferred Income Taxes |
47,649 | 47,142 | ||||||
Deferred Lease Credits |
202,949 | 212,052 | ||||||
Long-term Debt |
75,967 | 71,213 | ||||||
Other Liabilities |
192,561 | 214,170 | ||||||
Total Long-Term Liabilities |
519,126 | 544,577 | ||||||
Total Shareholders Equity |
1,819,697 | 1,827,917 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
$ | 2,856,863 | $ | 2,821,866 | ||||
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Store Count
(Unaudited)
Thirteen and Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended July 31, 2010
Store Count
(Unaudited)
Thirteen and Twenty-Six Week Periods Ended July 31, 2010
Store Activity | Abercrombie & Fitch | abercrombie | Hollister | Gilly Hicks | Total | |||||||||||||||
May 1, 2010 |
347 | 209 | 528 | 16 | 1,100 | |||||||||||||||
New |
1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||||||||
Remodels/Conversions
(net activity) |
1 | | | | 1 | |||||||||||||||
Closed |
(4 | ) | (4 | ) | | | (8 | ) | ||||||||||||
July 31, 2010 |
345 | 206 | 530 | 17 | 1,098 | |||||||||||||||
January 30, 2010 |
346 | 209 | 525 | 16 | 1,096 | |||||||||||||||
New |
3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 12 | |||||||||||||||
Remodels/Conversions
(net activity) |
1 | | | | 1 | |||||||||||||||
Closed |
(5 | ) | (5 | ) | (1 | ) | | (11 | ) | |||||||||||
July 31, 2010 |
345 | 206 | 530 | 17 | 1,098 | |||||||||||||||